Luxli Fiddle

“The Luxli Fiddle is a powerful lighting tool that gives the user complete control over the intensity and color of light for Low-level Landscape Lighting. The quality of the light is outstanding, and it can be easily modified with the nifty magnetic diffuser. The Luxli Conductor app allows the user to control multiple lights remotely, increasing their utility significantly. ”

— Lance

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Nikon Z 6

“The Nikon Z 6 is the best camera for night photography. The more I have used it, the more I like it. The Z 6 separates itself from other great night photography cameras by getting 1 to 2 stops better with cleaner ISOs. That is game-changing camera night photography. It means I can pretty much shoot in any dark sky condition, even with an f/4 lens, and come away with excellent image quality.”

— Gabe

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Coast G9 Inspection Beam Pocket Light

“It’s tiny, uses a single AAA battery and has a relatively dim, fixed beam. And with a quick and easy hack it turns out to be perfectly suited for illuminating your camera or the inside of your bag without ruining your night vision.”

— Lance

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BenQ SW240 24.1" 16:10 PhotoVue IPS Monitor

“99 percent Adobe RGB color gamut. It takes a profile really well. I know I’m seeing as much as possible in the file. Plus, I really dig two other features: the ability to swivel to vertical any time, and the two USB ports and SD card reader built into the side.”

— Matt

Everyday Sling

“The perfect bag for carrying just what I need into the field for a night shoot. Fits a body, couple of lenses, a few flashlights and some accessories. And it’s easy to carry, as it slings comfortably across the chest, and is easy to swing to your back to keep it out of the way, then to swing back to your front to easily access gear.”

Acratech GPSS Ball Head

“The GPSS is the perfect match for your traveler style tripod. Made with the same durability as the GP, it has a smaller base so that when you invert your 180 legs they can wrap around the head. Invest in the lever clamp model—it is the ultimate in ensuring your camera remains locked into the ball head.”

— Gabe

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The Magic of Light Painting

Painting with light is magical. The flashlight is your brush and the scene is your canvas. Imagination and experimentation are your workflow. You control how long the beam strikes the subject, which angle it comes from, the color and softness of the light, and which part of the scene is illuminated. Few other forms of photography allow this level of creativity.

Whether you’re shooting starry landscapes or urban architecture, pro photographer Tim Cooper will help you create and capture high-quality light painting images. In this detailed step-by-step guide you will:

• Understand how to focus and set your DSLR camera settings while working in the dark
• Learn how to calculate ambient exposure, ISO, f-stop, shutter speed, and white balance
• Discover light painting accessories and pro techniques for controlling the angle of light, intensity, beam width, and filtration
• Extend your night vision by preparing and processing your images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, including blending multiple images

Nikon D4S DSLR Camera

“Full-framed and completely waterproof. The Nikon D4s is the professional’s workhorse, much like the D4 I used before it.”

— Tim

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Peak Design Everyday Messenger

“We absolutely love these messengers-style bags! You’ll be amazed what you can fit inside them and how well you stay organized…and stylish! We recommend the 15” version but if you have a smaller system the 13” is a nice option. Look for their backpacks, now on kickstarter, to be available to the masses in early 2017!”

— Gabe

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Tether Tools Case Relay System

“The ultimate making sure your camera stays powered all night long! Choose the right connection to your specific camera, connect to the Case Relay, and then add any USB battery pack! Add the strapmore connection to keep it all organized and wrapped around your tripod. Set up your star stack or time-lapse and let it rip. Gabe is still trying to figure out how long it lasts, his last shoot started at 12am and he shut it off at 5am and there was still juice in the tank!”

— Gabe

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The ultimate in making sure your camera stays powered all night long!

Find your camera coupler here:

Wrap that all in a protective silicone sleeve for extra protection

We like Tether Tools Rock Solid 10,000mAh 2 usb battery pack – charge your phone and your camera while shooting!

And use the simple StrapMoore to wrap it all together around your tripod leg

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Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head - Supports 11 lbs (5kg)

“When precision is paramount, the Manfrotto Junior Geared Head is unmatched. It is slightly slower to use then a ball head, but the payoff is incredible. The three way pan-tilt offers precise control in each axis allowing for individual adjustments. This head makes fine tuning your compositions effortless”

— Tim

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Coast HP5R Rechargeable Flashlight

“Boom. Focusing head is amazing - even flood to spot with clean penumbra. Optional filter kit with secure rubber attachment. I really dig this flashlight.”

— Matt Hill

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC

“The most essential tool for handling. cataloging, processing and exporting photos, raw and otherwise.”

— Matt

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Nik Silver Efex Pro

“I simply could not live without Silver Efex and it was a revelation when I discovered it. It’s an essential part of my finishing process.”

— Matt

Bolt VX-710N TTL Flash for Nikon Cameras

“Bolt makes great all purpose flashes. I use several for more complicated lighting set ups. Will work TTL with most camera brands.”

— Tim

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Acratech GP Ball Head

“For years I have used pan-tilt heads. Once I found Acratech, I completely switched over. A great company that makes extremely high-quality products. I don’t know how I worked without for so long. Invest in the lever clamp model—it is the ultimate in ensuring your camera remains locked into the ball head.”

— Tim

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Gitzo GT3542L Mountaineer Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod

“This is my workhorse tripod. Strong enough for large lenses and light enough to carry around all day. Gitzo makes the best tripod legs!”

— Tim

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens

“The nifty fifty. Can live without it. A fast all purpose lens.”

— Tim

“I love making images with this lens. I’ve owned two, dropped one (grin). I started experimenting with near focusing at wide aperture and doing long exposures. Nice bokeh. Like.”

— Matt

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens

“My go to lens. Slightly wide to long/normal, this is a must have lens. ”

— Tim

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

“I love this lens. They say it is the sharpest wide angle zoom made. I believe it. The wide 14mm captures huge sections of the sky ”

— Tim

“This lens doesn’t come off my D750 – so sharp, fast, and fills the frame with all my night needs.”

— Gabe

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